Kistler, based in Switzerland, says its bridge health monitoring combined with its weigh-in-motion keeps an eye on vibration, strain, traffic load, wind effect and much more.
A lack of standardisation for charging infrastructure is holding back the push towards the construction machine sector going electric. Now, a recently established “roundtable” of industry experts will investigate how to move forward.
In Germany, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, KIT, will use acceleration sensors to gather vibration data from bridges to pinpoint structural degradation.
When Jurgen van Uijthoven needed an electric excavator for a short-term project, he knew exactly who to ask. The long-standing customer of Hitachi Construction Machinery sub-dealer Pellen BV found an ideal solution to win the tender and complete the work.
A very different global future is emerging where a successful business must have a large amount of the right data and access to the best technology. But for long-term success a business must create value for its customers, says Ivan Di Federico, formerly chief strategy officer and now president and chief executive officer of Topcon Positioning Systems. He talks to Anthony Oliver, host of the Infrastructure podcast.
The Volvo Group is leading the field in delivering zero emission solutions for the future. The three divisions, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Trucks and Volvo Penta, have all been investing heavily in developing new technologies.
Trimble is one of the leaders in the field for connected construction technology, with an impressive share of the market as well as a reputation for delivering some of the most sophisticated solutions. The company is keen to retain its role as a leader and is also reinforcing its position in key market segments.
